Public invited to tour farms of Mason County GRANT TOWNSHIP — Mason-Lake Conservation District is hosting its annual farm tour, Thursday, September 5, 2019, from 5 to 8 p.m. Attendees will meet at Farm View Resort located at 6700 N. US 31. The Tour is open to farmers as well as the public. The night will start off with participants…
Sugar Grove Rd. culvert repair updates. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Sugar Grove Road, between Darr and Tuttle roads will be closed, beginning today, to replace a culvert. The culvert is located about .8 mile east of Darr Road and .2 mile west of Tuttle Road. The work is expected to be completed on Friday, Aug. 23. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Sugar Grove…
Obituary: Torfe Gedraitis, 83, of Scottville. Torfe Alphonse Gedraitis, 83, lifelong resident of Scottville, died peacefully at his home Friday evening, August 16, 2019. Torfe was born on April 29, 1936 at Paulina Stearns Hospital in Ludington, the only child of Stanley and Mihkalina (Lesauskas) Gedraitis. As a child of Lithuanian immigrants, the language barrier at school was often difficult,…
History: Mason County’s highways, M-116. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. #MasonCountyHistory Three highways run through Mason County: US 31, north and south, US 10, east and west, and M-116 north and south. Today’s article will discuss M-116. M-116 is a loved stretch of highway that presently begins at the intersection of Ludington Avenue (US 10) and James Street in the City…
Cash stolen in break-in. #MasonCountyCrime HAMLIN TOWNSHIP – An “undetermined amount of cash” was stolen during a breaking and entering of a residence in the 2700 block of North Lakeshore Drive Sunday, Aug. 18, around 8 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following is other police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, Aug. 16, 2019:…
Suspect allegedly flees scene of stolen vehicle crash. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – A suspect allegedly fled the scene of a crash involving a stolen vehicle at Rath Avenue and Timber Lane Sunday, Aug. 18, around 5 a.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “MCSO deputies responded to a vehicle crash,” Cole said. “Upon arrival, deputies found a vehicle…
Suspect allegedly punches patrol car in drunken rage. #MasonCountyCrime SUMMIT TOWNSHIP – A 29-year-old Ludington man was arrested Sunday, Aug. 18, shortly after 3 a.m. on Meisenheimer Road and Pere Marquette Highway after allegedly punching a patrol car while yelling and swearing at a deputy, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The man was arrested on charges of disorderly…
First Responders Charity Softball Game is Saturday. LUDINGTON — The second annual Mason County First Responders Charity Softball Game will take place on Saturday, Aug. 24 at Oriole Field. The game, which begins at noon, will include participants from local law enforcement, fire departments, emergency medical services, and other emergency agencies. Proceeds from the game will benefit the Spectrum Health…
Sunny start to the work week. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Partly cloudy today. Monday, Aug. 19, 2019 Sunny. High 80; low 51 Precipitation: 10% day; 10% evening. Wind: NW 6 mph day; SE 4 mph evening. Humidity: 58% day; 81% evening. Sunrise:6:53 a.m.; sunset: 8:43 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019 A few clouds with the possibility of an isolated…
Fire damages Amber Twp. garage. #MasonCountyNews. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Fire damaged a garage at 413 N. Dennis Road late Sunday evening. Pere Marquette Township Fire Department and Scottville Fire Department were called to the residence, located on the northwest corner of Dennis and Johnson roads, about 11:30 p.m. Initial dispatch information stated flames were coming out of the windows and…
Former Ludington man dies in Muskegon motorcycle crash. MUSKEGON — David Lee Taylor, 48, of Norton Shores, and formerly of Ludington, died last Sunday, Aug. 11, in a motorcycle crash. The crash occurred about 10:13 p.m. at Shoreline Drive and Western Avenue, according to a news release from Michigan State Police. Taylor was traveling northeast on Shoreline Drive when he…
Recent deaths, posted Aug. 17, 2019. The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Torfe Gedraitis, 83, of Scottville died on Friday, August 16, 2019 at his home. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville.. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting. Listing of…
Obituary: Patricia Flannery, 76, of Walkerville. Patricia E. Flanery, 76, of Walkerville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 15, 2019. Patricia was born on December 15, 1942, the daughter of the late William and Arlene (Carrier) Staskus. She married the late Ronald J. Flanery in February of 1961. They had three daughters, Tammy (Kelly) Sibley of Hart, Robin (Jeff) Vanas…
Recent deaths, posted Aug. 16, 2019. The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Peter J. Dewey, 70, of Scottville, died on Wednesday, August 14, 2019. There are no services planned at this time. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Joyce Eilene Jensen, 77, of Ludington, formerly of Hart, died Saturday, August 10, 2019. Geraldine Carol…
Drunk driving, bond violation arrests among police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019: – 1:39 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 29-year-old Branch woman was cited for no operator’s license following a traffic stop, US 10 and Benson Road, Branch Township. – 2:04 p.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, Lincoln Road south…
MCC launches mobile app. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools has launched a mobile app that Superintendent Jeff Mount is hoping to become the district’s primary form of online communication to students, parents, and the community. “We are very excited about the app,” Mount said. “In this day and age there are so many different ways…
The Scoop: MCC steak fry. SCOTTVILLE — Today on The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Mason County Central Athletic Director Tim Genson and MCC Athletic Boosters Acting President Mike Smith about the boosters’ steak fry, scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 24 beginning at 4 p.m. at the Scottville Optimist Club. Tickets are available at several area businesses (watch the video to…
Felony retail fraud tops recent arraignments, posted Aug. 15, 2019. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Robert Paul Caruso, 42, of 9223 Sandy Ct., Mears, was arrested May 28 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on a felony charge of first degree retail fraud. Probable cause hearing: TBD. Bail: $7,500 personal…
79th District Court sentencings/dismissals, posted Aug. 15, 2019. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Brooks Aaron Johnson, 37, of 601 N. Rath Ave., Ludington, pleaded guilty Aug. 6 to domestic violence, two counts of improper license plates, and failure to maintain security (no vehicle insurance). He was sentenced to 24 days in jail…
Suspect arrested for stealing crossbow. #MasonCountyCrime RIVERTON TOWNSHIP – A 20-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for allegedly breaking into a garage in the 4300 block of South Morton Road and stealing a crossbow valued at $700, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The victim reported the crime Wednesday at approximately 11 p.m. “Through the…
Saturday’s MAD Ride is HELP Ministry’s major fund raiser. LUDINGTON — The annual HELP Ministry’s MAD Ride (Making A Difference) bicycle event will take place on Saturday, Aug. 17. The ride includes five routes: 14 miles, 20 miles, 44 miles, 62 miles and 100 miles, all beginning at Trinity Evangelical Free Church, 1212 Monona Dr. HELP Executive Director Larry Lange…
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